Grand Hotel des Bains

This comfortably old-fashioned hotel brings a touch of the British seaside to Brittany's wild northern coastline. Sweeping sea views steal the show, but there's plenty on offer besides, including a relaxing spa, a private beach, and numerous outdoor activities to be pursued in the surrounding area.

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Location

8/10

This elegant hotel stands at the Pointe de Locquirec, two minutes' walk away from the village's small and charming harbour and a breathtaking coastal walk away from the surfing beach of Pors Ar Villec.

Roscoff ferry terminal and Brest are about 45 minutes away by car and there is plenty to do in and around Locquirec: kayaking along the shores, amongst the numerous offshore islets and, of course, surfing.

Style & character

9/10

The Grand Hotel was built more than one hundred years ago, and entering now feels like stepping back in time. Furnished with classic wooden and rattan furniture, and set within carefully tended gardens, its style is strongly based on a British seaside hotel of the Thirties. The atmosphere is one of seclusion – only the restaurant is open to non-guests – meaning those staying can enjoy the hotel's well-kept privacy, not to mention its spa, indoor pool and tiny private beach. The hotel was designed with the location in mind, so expect wonderful views of the coast from virtually every window.

Service & facilities

9/10

Service is excellent and considerate. All staffmembers speak English and are happy to help you arrange activities in the area.

The indoor 20-metre pool has large bay windows which open out onto the garden in the summer. In the spa, high-standard massages and seaweed-based treatments are provided by a lovely therapists, and there's a small gym too.

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Rooms

8/10

Spread over three floors, the 36 bedrooms of the Grand Hotel are all spacious. They enjoy a lot of light and most come with views of the sea. Their sober decoration in light beige, olive and green tones match the British style of the rest of the hotel. While the first floor rooms are dotted with large terraces, the second floor ones have balconies.

Food & drink

8/10

At each meal, the substantial dining room becomes the setting for a wonderful gastronomic experience. Food is excellent at the Grand Hotel des Bains and is mostly sea-orientated. Dishes have a satisfying lightness to them, like the sea bass filet confit with a sweet potato purée. A special slimming menu is also available for dieters. The wine list is impressive featuring every French region growing grapes. Some reds, whites and rosés are available by the glass.

The large breakfast buffet offers local and fresh products, cheese and charcuterie, viennoiseries and excellent crêpes and traditional local cakes. On the menu which starts with Somerset Maugham’s quote: "All happiness begins with a quiet breakfast", English breakfasts items are also available.

Value for money

6/10

Double rooms from €160 (£138) in low season, and from €240 (£206) in high season. Breakfast is not included and costs €17 (£15) per head. Free Wi-Fi.

Access for guests with disabilities?

Yes. Two rooms are fully equipped for guests with disabilities.

Family-friendly?

Yes. Cots and highchairs are provided. A babysitting service can be arranged and there is a dining room for families. Pets are allowed with a supplement of €20 (£18) per day.